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Title: Toxicological Profile for Toxaphene
Subject of planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described.
Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data. Data on hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites supports public health assessment efforts.
Type of Dissemination: ISI
Timing of Review (including deferrals): August 2010
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for Public Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available comment in October 2010.
Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No
Number of Reviewers: 3
Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry
Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR
Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No
Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers
Reviewers
Academic and Professional Credentials
Ph.D., Toxicology
Current Position Title
Professor, Aboriginal Environmental Health
Organizational Affiliation(s)
University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Chan has knowledge of toxaphene’s:
- Physical and chemical properties
- Toxicokinetics
- Key health end points
- Mechanisms of action
- Human and animal exposure
- Quantification of risk to humans
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No
Academic and Professional Credentials
Ph.D., Pharmacology, University of Milan
Current Position Title
Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Organizational Affiliation(s)
University of Washington, Seattle
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Costa has knowledge of toxaphene’s:
Physical and chemical propertiesToxicokineticsKey health end pointsMechanisms of actionHuman and animal exposureQuantification of risk to humans
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
Academic and Professional Credentials
- B.S.
- M.S.
- Ph.D.
- M.P.H.
- A.T.S.
Current Position Title
Professor and Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Dr. Robson has knowledge of toxaphene’s:
Physical and chemical propertiesToxicokineticsKey health end pointsMechanisms of actionHuman and animal exposureQuantification of risk to humans
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
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